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Create Auto-Response Trigger in Zendesk

Discover how to create a trigger in Zendesk to send an auto-response email to requesters when a ticket is created.

How can I create a trigger to send an auto-response in Zendesk?

Creating a trigger to send an auto-response in Zendesk is straightforward. This can be useful for automatically gathering information from requesters when they email in a ticket.

To set up the trigger, start by creating a new trigger in Zendesk. Set the conditions to 'Ticket is Created' and 'Channel is Email'. Then, under actions, choose 'Notify by User email' and select 'Requester'. Add the questions you want the requester to answer in the email body. Finally, save the trigger to activate it.


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